You speak wisdom. This race to the bottom only reinforces the idea of accepting exploitation instead of understanding that sex workers deserve to keep up with the cost of living. Its the same mentality I encounter when trying to book gigs for my side hustle and people offer me what I got paid in 1985. Then I"M the asshole because I wont do setup, soundcheck, three sets , pack-up and teardown for $100 (usually tying up my time from 6PM-3AM, not including travel time).
These women are putting your dick in their mouth, or down their throat, often getting your cum in their throat. They're also getting pounded by unattractive guys (or fat guys such as yours truly). Look at their overhead costs, then factor in what their job is. whether they enjoy their job is irrelevant - they don't deserve to be devalued. People will say to me "If you want that much you won't work very often." or "I thought playing music was fun. Besides, you're already making good money.". My side hustle is fun because I play what I want, with whom I want, for people I want. If I'm playing overplayed covers in a bar for drunks, that isn't fun. My pay scale is based on how much I will enjoy the gig. What's my point? I have often said that if I'm going to be a musical prostitute, I'm damned well going to be a highly paid musical prostitute. I can almost guarantee that the people complaining the most about SP rates aren't as hot or charming as they think they are.
I can't afford to hobby very often, and my little soldier needs help to stand at attention so when I do, I'm happy to spend the money for a woman who is cool to be with and who knows I value her as a human being. That connection increases the odds of a satisfying time for both of us. Instead of looking for the cheapest session, I'm perfectly content to indulge less often.